Acronyms
Child Development/Welfare
Legal Terms/Court Process
Roles and Responsibilities
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GAL

Guardian ad Litem


100

What is attachment?

A strong and enduring bond of love that develops between a child and the person(s) he/she interacts with most frequently.

100

What is temporary custody?

Taking physical custody from the parent and providing personal care and supervision by the state until a court order for emergency custody can be obtained. State law defines how many hours a child may be held in temporary custody without an emergency custody order entered by a judge

100

What does CASA stand for?

Court Appointed Special Advocate

200
ACR

Administrative Case Review

200

What is resilience?

Ability to become strong, healthy or successful again after something bad happens

200

How often are permanency hearings?

Every 6 months

200

When is a court report due?

2 weeks prior to the court date

300

ACEs

Adverse Childhood Experiences

300

What are the 3 basic needs of a child?

Physical, Emotional, Developmental

300

What is Adjudication?

The process of delivering a judicial decision as to whether the facts alleged in a petition or other pleading are true. 

300

What is the minimum frequency of child visits?

Once every 30 days

400

CFTM

Child and Family Team Meeting


400

What is child trauma?

When a child witnesses or experiences an event that poses a real or perceived threat to the life or well-being of the child or someone close to the child. 

400

What is concurrent planning?

A permanency planning strategy for assuring an expedient permanent placement for a child. Planning for reunification occurs simultaneously with the development of alternative permanency plans, including adoption, to be used in the event that it is not possible for the child to return to his/her family of origin

400

What is the "best interest" principle?

Safe & permanent home as quickly as possible

500

MSL

Minimum Sufficient Level of Care

500
What are 4 types of child abuse?

Physical

Sexual

Emotional

Neglect

500

What is a dependent minor?

A child in need of assistance or placement because he/she has no parent, guardian, or custodian responsible for his/her care or supervision, or whose parent, guardian, or custodian, through no fault of their own, is unable to provide the care or supervision 

500

What are the four key components of the CASA role?

Information gathering, facilitation, advocacy, monitoring

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